Definition (Class Summary)

Robot: A robot is an autonomous, non-biological (i.e artificial) entity, and it's form has no bearing on its designation as a robot, with movement, thus having an interaction with its environment. By this we may say that all robots to some extent will use A.I.

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Android: An android is a humanoid robot.

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Cyborg: A cyborg is an entity that combines artificial and biological components.

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News Articles
Humans vs. Robots: Who should dominate space exploration?
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/04/space-humans-vs-robots/


One in 50 Troops in Afghanistan Is a Robot
http://gizmodo.com/#!5754809/one-in-50-troops-in-afghanistan-is-a-robot

Pentagon: Drones Can Stop the Next Darfur
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/02/drones-vs-darfur/

Robots to get their own internet
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12400647